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Copenhagen’s café scene caters to specialty-coffee lovers of all kinds. BY ISABELLE MANISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Chris Tonnesen, courtesy of Coffee Collective The World of Coffee Copenhagen, held June 27-29 in […]

We deepen our discussion about tipping culture and whether or not tips should be expected in café settings. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Sam Truong Today we’re continuing our series “Let’s […]

Guests will have a chance to savor five variations of the Ombligon coffee variety Frank La used in his winning U.S. Barista Championship routine. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Stan Lee […]

We explore the varying opinions around tipping and whether or not it should be expected from coffee customers. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo via Unsplash I’ve worked as a barista on and […]

One of Italy’s most beautiful cities, Florence can be a challenge to visit in the warmer months. But with a little effort, one can find great attractions—and visit some special cafés along the way. BY […]

We explore the sustainable transformation of coffee waste into functional art at D·Origen Coffee Roasters’ café, located in Barcelona’s historic Casa Calvet. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of LOWPOLY Nestled within the historic […]

We look at more specialty-coffee shops showcasing Southeast Asian flavors like buko (coconut), dragon fruit, and mung bean. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Emily Joy Meneses In part one of this […]

The World of Coffee Copenhagen event was more than just a trade show; it was a hub of relationships, innovation, and trendsetting. BY ISABELLE MANISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Specialty Coffee […]

Meet some of the cafés that are bolstering the growing specialty-coffee scene in Taiwan’s diverse and beautiful capital. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek The small island nation of Taiwan is […]

Pandan, durian, and passion fruit are among the Southeast Asian flavors gracing coffee shop menus this summer. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy of Anakula Coffee Lately, the “fourth wave” of coffee […]

We explore five coffee docs covering diverse topics from Wellington, New Zealand’s coffee culture to the realities of coffee production.  BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo via Unsplash Documentaries offer a profound medium for […]

The World of Coffee, an annual trade event organized by the Specialty Coffee Association, took place June 27-29 in Denmark at the Bella Center Copenhagen. BY ISABELLE MANISPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo courtesy […]

A latte art throwdown and raffle raised support for local nonprofit Sasha Bruce Youthwork, which is celebrating 50 years of assisting D.C.’s homeless youth. BY JASON HUFFNAGLEBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Mike Erskine A […]

In the spirit of making access to coffee education more readily available, NKG PACE is hosting three educational talks that will be open to anyone in the industry. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured […]

The Albanian capital’s unique culture and appreciation for coffee is visible in the city’s specialty shops. BY MICHAELA TOMCHEKSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Michaela Tomchek Albania is a mountainous country, hugging the coast of […]

The International Women’s Coffee Alliance is empowering women in the coffee industry through its global network and strategic initiatives, with new chapters in Spain and Greece. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo courtesy of […]

This official partnership paves the way for streamlined coffee assessments in competitions and auctions, and will further the work of the nonprofit groups. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Specialty Coffee Association […]

With expert coffee growers, barista champs, and Cup of Excellence winners running the coffee bars, you’re sure to find a special brew here. BY JORDAN BUCHANANSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Juan Francisco Capital […]

Check out what’s happening at the acclaimed international event for coffee professionals. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Mads Eneqvist On June 27-29, specialty-coffee trade show World of Coffee 2024 will hit […]

We try out the new AeroPress upgrade, which includes a handy tumbler for enjoying a brew while traveling. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti I have been in love with my […]

The Brews & Brunch event hosted by the Queer Coffee Collective in Margate, U.K., celebrated diversity and community in the specialty-coffee scene. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Cup North The Queer Coffee […]

We discover the dynamic intersection of specialty tea and specialty coffee through a chat with Steve Lovegrove, board member of the European Specialty Tea Association. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo via Unsplash I […]

The Milwaukee-based company has rolled out an elaborate menu and fun-filled events to celebrate Pride. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Images courtesy of Discourse Coffee For Pride this year, Milwaukee’s Discourse Coffee decided to go […]

When Wednesday Addams hears something eerie happening inside an espresso machine, she can fix it with ease. But what does a real tech think of her technique? Let’s take a look. BY JON FERGUSONSPECIAL TO […]

Check out these creative Pride Month drink specials from across the United States. BY EMILY JOY MENESESBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Lisett Kruusimäe Petition to make Pride a year-round event! This June, tons of […]

The Bay Area-based roaster-retailer—and pioneering LGBTQ+-owned business—is planning Pride events on Instagram and in its community. BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Equator Coffees It’s June, which means Pride Month festivities are underway […]

We try out the cutting-edge xBloom Studio filter coffee machine. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Vasileia Fanarioti A year has passed since my initial encounter with the xBloom. Now the company is […]